How severe is CVE-2016-3095?

CVE-2016-3095 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3095 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3095?

CVE-2016-3095 primarily affects Pulpproject Pulp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3095?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-3095 published?

CVE-2016-3095 was published on 2017-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3095

CVE-2016-3095 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pulpproject Pulp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Pulpproject Pulp
Published: 2017-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

server/bin/pulp-gen-ca-certificate in Pulp before 2.8.2 allows local users to read the generated private key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3095?: server/bin/pulp-gen-ca-certificate in Pulp before 2.8.2 allows local users to read the generated private key.
How severe is CVE-2016-3095?: CVE-2016-3095 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3095 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3095?: CVE-2016-3095 primarily affects Pulpproject Pulp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3095?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3095 published?: CVE-2016-3095 was published on 2017-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pulpproject:pulp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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